Art Advisory
Navigating the fine art market requires knowledge and intuition. It involves developing a plan, understanding the art market and managing acquisitions and sales over time. An art advisory also provides consulting services, since collecting often requires more than finding the right artwork. Through the art advisory, you can access specific artworks that are otherwise difficult to find, whether you’re building a collection or looking for an artwork that reflects your aesthetic.
Working with an art advisor gives you access to artworks that are rarely available on the open market, including artworks by some of the world’s most renowned artists. The choice of the artwork, however, is always yours. The art advisory’s role is to open the right doors, offer perspective and help you discover works that feel aligned with your taste and intention. Your advisor is there to guide you throughout, from the first conversation to the moment the artwork is installed in your home.
Art Advisory at Lindqvist Contemporary
Lindqvist Contemporary has been active in the art market for decades. Within just a few years of entering the Swedish art scene, Lindqvist Contemporary became the country’s leading seller of contemporary art. Since then, the firm has expanded internationally. Placing artworks with collectors around the world and establishing itself as one of the foremost art advisory firms in the field of contemporary art.
Since 2020, Lindqvist Contemporary has facilitated art transactions exceeding 100 million Euro. With a global network of galleries, advisors, and collectors, we at Lindqvist Contemporary offer the expertise needed to support every aspect of art acquisition and sales. We ensure a seamless and confidential process built on trust and discretion.
“I always represent the client – never a gallery or auction house. That’s how trust is built.”
— Theo Lindqvist
The Services we Offer
Lindqvist Contemporary provides discreet, independent art advisory services. For private, corporate and public collections, including family offices. We work closely with leading international partners such as the world’s top auction houses, galleries and art handlers. Always with the client’s priorities in mind, to span every stage of collecting. Assisting in developing a tailored collection strategy, sourcing and acquiring artworks as well as managing the collection over time. When it’s time to sell, we ensure the process is handled with care and respect for the artwork’s value.
Our Approach and How It Works
1. From Conversation to Strategy
Each engagement begins with a conversation. We take time to understand your goals, whether to build a collection, pursue a fine art investment, or sell select artworks. We discuss aesthetic preferences, budget, timeline, and long-term ambitions. From there, we create a plan that reflects your priorities.
2. Research, Access and Selection
Once direction is established, we begin meticulous research. Through our international network, clients gain access to diserable artworks. This process blends market knowledge with artistic discernment. The foundation of the trust our clients place in us.
3. Acquisition and Representation
When the right artwork is found, we represent you throughout the acquisition process. We identify artworks that align with your interests and collecting profile, and carefully assess their value through benchmark analysis. If an artwork feels right, we review its provenance and arrange for a professional condition report, carried out by a qualified art conservator. We also coordinate shipping quotes and handle all practical details. Our commission covers all support associated with the acquisition, from negotiation to delivery.
The Aftercare
Once the acquisition is completed, we ensure every practical detail is thoughtfully managed. We coordinate transport, customs, and insurance. Liaising with your existing providers if needed. Upon delivery, we oversee unpacking and installation, helping you find the perfect placement for your artwork. For collectors, we also provide ongoing support, documentation, and strategic advice on collection growth and management.
Why Work With Lindqvist Contemporary?
With over 15 years of experience, a global network, and a reputation for confidentiality and excellence, Lindqvist Contemporary is a preferred art advisory firm for clients seeking both professional expertise and a personal approach. Each engagement is guided by the client’s best interest and goals, so that every step of the process reflects their vision as a collector.
Who We Work With
We work with private, corporate and public collections including family offices and museums, corporations, and institutions. Our corporate art consulting services help organizations build collections that enhance both brand identity and workplace culture. For private clients, we offer personal guidance in building collections where passion meets purpose. Each relationship is founded on trust and discretion.
Advisory Tailored to Every Aspect of Collecting
We support collectors through every stage. From buying and selling to building and managing their art collections.
Buy Art
Purchasing through us gives clients access to contemporary art from leading galleries, dealers and a global network of advisors and collectors. Each artwork undergoes detailed analysis, including the artist’s market position and provenance. As your art buying consultant, we help you navigate the process and identify the right opportunities. We support you throughout the entire process, offering insight and access, while the final decision remains entirely yours.
We help you plan your collection with intention, from identifying the periods, styles, and regions that reflect your taste to considering how each work will live within your space. Through thoughtful guidance and an understanding of your goals, we help shape a collection with depth, coherence, and lasting resonance. Always led by your vision and choices as a collector.
Art Valuation
Art valuation is part of a broader advisory approach grounded in expertise and independence. We provide professional art appraisal services for art works combining market data, comparative sales and art historical context. Our fine art appraisals help sellers understand true market value and buyers assess fair pricing. Every valuation reflects a balanced view of artistic significance and market reality.
Sell Art
When you want to sell your artwork, we work strategically and confidentially to protect your artwork’s market value. Unlike public auctions, our results remain private, reducing the risk of market dilution. Through a trusted network of auction houses, collectors, galleries and dealers, we identify qualified buyers and negotiate favorable terms on your behalf.
Our art consignment process covers every practical aspect, including documentation, insurance, and logistics, while keeping your artwork entirely private. By selling through an art advisor, you also avoid the exposure and market risk that can arise when a work remains unsold at auction. Where an unsuccessful sale can affect its value for years.
Invest in Art
Art can enrich life and build lasting value. As an independent advisor, we help collectors invest in art with both passion and discipline. Working on the buyer’s side, we provide strategic access to modern and contemporary artworks.
True art investment comes from understanding what endures over time, not from following trends. Through expertise, relationships and a considered process, we help clients build collections that are both meaningful and enduring.
Art Dealer Services
Lindqvist Contemporary can also act as an art dealer, at the center of the art market. Representing all key stakeholders including collectors, galleries, auction houses, and artists. With over 1000 artworks sold during the past 15 years, we have established a strong presence in the international art world and a network that provides direct access to important artworks such as paintings and sculptures – worldwide. As a trusted partner among art market players, we source and place significant works with care and authenticity.
